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Why did Luke's dad sell the woods?
Why did Luke's dad sell the woods?
the government forced him to
What did The Population Law state?
What did The Population Law state?
families could not have more than 2 children
When did Luke's family defy the government?
When did Luke's family defy the government?
kept Luke
When did Luke's mother tell him why he had to hide?
When did Luke's mother tell him why he had to hide?
Why was Luke able to bear hiding when he was young?
Why was Luke able to bear hiding when he was young?
Who did the toy train Luke was playing with first belong to?
Who did the toy train Luke was playing with first belong to?
Why wasn't Luke's mother scared when she became pregnant with him?
Why wasn't Luke's mother scared when she became pregnant with him?
Where was Luke's bedroom located?
Where was Luke's bedroom located?
Besides his own family, who was the only human being Luke had ever seen?
Besides his own family, who was the only human being Luke had ever seen?
Why didn't Luke tell his parents about his ability to look through the vents?
Why didn't Luke tell his parents about his ability to look through the vents?
Why did Luke have to start eating his meals from the stairs instead of at the table?
Why did Luke have to start eating his meals from the stairs instead of at the table?
What does Mark yell when he knocks on Luke's bedroom door?
What does Mark yell when he knocks on Luke's bedroom door?
What was the first meal Luke ate from the stairs?
What was the first meal Luke ate from the stairs?
How did Luke know what the mailboxes looked like?
How did Luke know what the mailboxes looked like?
What game does Mark offer to play with Luke?
What game does Mark offer to play with Luke?
In Chapter 3, what does Luke enjoy watching from his room?
In Chapter 3, what does Luke enjoy watching from his room?
What stops Luke from complaining about eating on the stairs?
What stops Luke from complaining about eating on the stairs?
What did Luke's father receive a letter from the government ordering him to get rid of?
What did Luke's father receive a letter from the government ordering him to get rid of?
Who is going to be living in the new housing being built where the woods stood?
Who is going to be living in the new housing being built where the woods stood?
What were Luke's parents very concerned about?
What were Luke's parents very concerned about?
What does mother notice about the tax bill?
What does mother notice about the tax bill?
When mother came upstairs to visit with Luke, what did she call him?
When mother came upstairs to visit with Luke, what did she call him?
What did mother announce after the family discusses the difficulty of paying the tax bill?
What did mother announce after the family discusses the difficulty of paying the tax bill?
Where did mother get a job working?
Where did mother get a job working?
Why was Luke upset when mother announced her new job?
Why was Luke upset when mother announced her new job?
What were the new houses that had been built compared to the Garners' house?
What were the new houses that had been built compared to the Garners' house?
Why does Luke rise at dawn each morning?
Why does Luke rise at dawn each morning?
Why doesn't Luke ask for butter anymore?
Why doesn't Luke ask for butter anymore?
Which of the following is not true about Barons?
Which of the following is not true about Barons?
What did Dad do when he came in to have lunch with Luke at noon?
What did Dad do when he came in to have lunch with Luke at noon?
What was the best part of the day for Luke?
What was the best part of the day for Luke?
What are the nicknames for the neighboring families?
What are the nicknames for the neighboring families?
Which family is referred to as the family with several birdhouses?
Which family is referred to as the family with several birdhouses?
What did Luke manage to do while home alone with the curtains drawn?
What did Luke manage to do while home alone with the curtains drawn?
Why was Luke's father upset with him?
Why was Luke's father upset with him?
What did Luke see in the window of a neighbor's house?
What did Luke see in the window of a neighbor's house?
What does Luke ask his mother to convince his father?
What does Luke ask his mother to convince his father?
What was wrong with the bread Luke baked?
What was wrong with the bread Luke baked?
What does Luke tell his brother he did to the bread?
What does Luke tell his brother he did to the bread?
What does Luke notice about the windows in the Sports Family house after supper?
What does Luke notice about the windows in the Sports Family house after supper?
Study Notes
Background Information
- Luke's dad sold the woods due to government pressure.
- The Population Law restricts families to two children, established before Luke's birth.
Luke's Family and Situation
- Luke is the third child; his family is one of the few who kept him despite the law.
- He learns about hiding on his 6th birthday from his mother, who feels the government's actions are foolish.
Living Conditions
- Luke’s bedroom is situated in the attic, limiting his experiences.
- He often eats meals on the stairs, a decision made after a worker inquires about air conditioning.
Daily Life
- Luke plays with a toy train that originally belonged to his grandfather.
- He is only allowed to look through vents to avoid getting caught, a secret he keeps from his parents.
- He enjoys observing bulldozers from his room, a rare source of entertainment.
Family Dynamics
- Luke’s parents are increasingly worried about rising grain prices and a tax bill that has tripled from the previous year.
- Luke interacts briefly with Mark, who offers to play checkers, showcasing their sibling connection despite restrictions.
Government Impact
- The government orders Luke’s father to get rid of hogs, signaling the tightening grip on their family farm.
- New housing projects will replace the woods where government employees will live.
Mother’s New Job
- Luke's mother secures a factory job, increasing family stress as no one will be home to keep Luke company.
- She visits Luke occasionally, referring to these moments as "my Luke breaks."
Personal Development
- Luke starts daily routines early, rising at dawn to avoid detection by workmen.
- He attempts to cook and clean while alone, showing a desire for independence, despite a failed baking attempt resulting in lopsided bread.
Observations
- Luke is intrigued yet disturbed to see a child in a neighbor's window, a rare glimpse of life outside.
- He learns about the neighboring families who are categorized by their wealth and possessions, such as "The Sports Family" and "The Birdbrain Family".
Emotional Highlights
- The best moments for Luke are simple, like when his mother tucks him in at night.
- He expresses frustration and the weight of solitude, leading to self-deprecating humor about his lopsided bread creation.
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